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A development team wants to deploy a custom web application. They choose a cloud service that provides the operating system, web server, and database management system. The team is responsible only for uploading and managing their application code. Which cloud service model does this represent?

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A development team wants to deploy a custom web application. They choose a cloud service that provides the operating system, web server, and database management system. The team is responsible only for uploading and managing their application code. Which cloud service model does this represent?

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Why each option matters

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A

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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

IaaS provides virtual machines, storage, and networking, but the customer is responsible for managing the operating system and middleware.

B

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Platform as a Service (PaaS)

PaaS delivers a managed platform including OS, web server, and database, so the team only needs to deploy and manage their code.

C

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Software as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS provides ready-to-use applications; the customer does not manage any infrastructure or platform. Here the team is deploying their own application code.

D

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Function as a Service (FaaS)

FaaS is a serverless compute model where code runs in response to events, not a full platform with a web server and database.

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Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

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How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

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What does this MS-900 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Platform as a Service (PaaS) — Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides a managed platform including OS, runtime, and middleware, allowing developers to focus on code. IaaS would require managing the OS; SaaS is fully managed software; FaaS is serverless functions.

What should I do if I get this MS-900 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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